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1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Herman Moloi |Veli Nhlapo

City of Joburg yesterday repossessed six hijacked buildings that were used as storage facilities for goods waiting to be taken across SA borders. The Joburg MMC for housing, Mlungisi Mabaso, has closed six properties belonging to the city that had been hijacked for the past three years and used as a storage facility for goods awaiting transport to neighbouring countries. These included microwaves, fridges, office chairs, tyres and car parts.

2 weeks ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Veli Nhlapo

The house in Parkmore, Sandton, where a group of Ethiopian men was found locked inside in a case of suspected human trafficking. Hungry, scared, naked and injured. This is the condition that 44 young Ethiopian men were found in when police discovered them locked inside a Sandton house on Thursday morning. The dramatic rescue of the men, which unfolded just after 2am, took neighbours in the gated community of Parkmore by surprise when police officers and security guards surrounded the property.

2 weeks ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Bongani Magasela |Veli Nhlapo

Cafu was very surprised when he first heard the news about Nathan securing the fight several weeks ago. July 19 has been confirmed as the date for the unification boxing match between World Boxing Organisation (WBO) junior bantamweight holder, Phumelela “The Truth” Cafu, and World Boxing Council (WBC) titlist Jesse “Bam” Rodriquez. Cafu’s manager and trainer, Colin “Nomakanjani” Nathan, confirmed Cafu’s money-spinning bout. “It’s no longer speculation,” he said.

2 weeks ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Veli Nhlapo

City Power says emergency services are on site, extinguishing the fire. Two lanes of the M1 South have been closed after a cable caught fire under the overpass on Thursday morning. City Power says emergency services are on site, extinguishing the fire. Johannesburg metro police department spokesperson Xolani Fihla said two lanes have been closed. “Two lanes remain open, which may cause traffic disruptions. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when travelling there.

2 weeks ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Herman Moloi |Thulani Mbele |Veli Nhlapo

A Tshwane worker carries out repairs at Watloo substation. The City of Tshwane says it will install cameras at its substations to deal with the ongoing vandalism and damage to infrastructure after 17 substations were vandalised in the past 12 months. Nine of those were vandalised in the past five months, said the city's spokesperson   Lindela Mashigo.